Renowned journalist Ed Gordon joins Jemele to talk about his new book, “Conversations in Black,” in which he gathered some of the most influential and high-profile black figures to discuss the critical and nuanced issues in the African-American community that often are discussed in private. Ed also discusses his celebrated career at BET, where he became the face of the entertainment network’s once prominent news coverage. He also shares stories and insights from some of his most talked about interviews, which included Tupac Shakur, O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela and R. Kelly, among others. Plus, Ed gives his thoughts on the controversy involving CBS anchor Gayle King. 

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